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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Pentheus die?

2. When the Chorus says, "'Tis a noble enterprise to dabble the hand in the blood of a son till it drips," how are they speaking?

3. What does Dionysus ask the Chorus to "abandon" Pentheus's halls to?

4. When the Chorus says, "Will this white-foot e'er join the night long dance," who is the white-foot they are referring to?

5. What kind of heart does the Chorus think Pentheus has in his quest against the women?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is animal imagery used in the play? Provide at least three examples of animal imagery and what they represents.

Essay Topic 2

How does Dionysus influence Pentheus throughout the play? Does Dionysus's influence over Pentheus change as the play continues? Support your answer with examples from the play.

Essay Topic 3

What are the four types of irony? Which irony is present in the discussions between Dionysus and Pentheus? Find at least two examples of irony in their discussions, and describe what the examples mean.

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